Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all wet ingredients. Fold in salt, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon until everything is almost fully mixed, then add carrots, walnuts, and raisins and mix until it just comes together. Bake in a buttered, floured 9 by 13 pan 25-30 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.

Carrot Cake Frosting

8 oz. soft cream cheese

1/2 cup soft butter

Splash of vanilla

Pinch of salt

2 1/2-3 cups powdered sugar (to preference)

Mix all ingredients in a bowl, then add a splash of milk or cream to thin, if needed.